Zwijndrecht, Belgium
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- There is also a Zwijndrecht in the Netherlands.
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| Country | .svg/27px-Flag_of_Belgium_(civil).svg.png){kind=small} Belgium |
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| Region |  Flemish Region |
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| Community | Flemish Community |
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| Province |  Antwerp |
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| Arrondissement | Antwerp | |
| Coordinates | Coordinates: | |
| Area | 17.82 km² | |
| Population (Source: NIS) | ||
| Population – Males – Females - Density |
18,231 (January 1, 2006) 49.00% 51.00% 1023 inhab./km² |
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| Economy | ||
| Unemployment rate | 6.59% (January 1, 2006) | |
| Mean annual income | 14,703 €/pers. (2003) | |
| Government | ||
| Mayor | Willy Minnebo (Groen!) | |
| Governing parties | Groen!, VLD, sp.a | |
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| Postal codes | 2070 | |
| Area codes | 03 | |
| Web address | www.zwijndrecht.be | |
Zwijndrecht is both a village and a municipality located in the Flemish province of Antwerp, in Belgium. As well as Zwijndrecht proper, the municipality includes the villages of Burcht. As of January 1, 2006, Zwijndrecht had a total population of 18,231.
The total area is 17.82 km² which gives a population density of 1,023 inhabitants per km².
[edit] Famous inhabitants
- Leo Tindemans, politician, former Prime Minister of Belgium
[edit] External links
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